Private Lessons
The Spinning Room will now resume private lessons with all the usual precautions of these current times. Our first preference for private lessons is to try to do it virtually, contact free and outside our regular shop hours. The lessons might be any combination of phone, ZOOM or email.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / info@spinningroom.net.
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $20.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $12.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / info@spinningroom.net.
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $20.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $12.
Classes
We will start offering classes either virtually through ZOOM or in-person again. This will be indicated in the class listing. To keep students and teachers safe, in-person classes will take place under the following conditions:
- Limited number of participants (4 students + 1 teacher).
- No longer than 2 hour long class sessions.
- Classes will be scheduled outside our regular shop hours.
- All have to wear masks during the entire class.
- Temperature check will be established upon entrance when sessions are longer than 1 hour.
- Any one that has been in the shop and tested positive for Covid-19 should contact the shop personnel immediately.
- Class fee must be paid at registration to secure your spot in class.
- No customer shopping may be done during a class, so participants need to have all their materials with them prior to the session.
October Classes
Crochet Flowers & Leaves YouTube Class (see below)
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WHEN: The YouTube videos can be purchased between
September 28th thru November 25th INSTRUCTOR: Walter Fosdick FEE: $35 This class is designed to teach students how to crochet a series of flowers (12) and leaves (6) which can be applied to many items such as the wreath pictured, a hair clip, or sewn onto a garment for a nice embellishment. Flowers can also be tailored for seasonal looks as the student wishes. This class will be given over a series of 7 YouTube videos with accompanying documents (which can be printed at the Spinning Room). The instructor will also list his e-mail address if questions come up. The registration period for this class will be open from September 28th thru November 25th. (upon payment, the student will receive the appropriate links and can access this class at their leisure indefinitely.) Note: Once paid for, this class cannot be returned. MATERIALS: Yarn: Sturdy DK cotton yarn (instructor used Cascade Ultra Pima (100% cotton) in a variety of colors green, pink, yellow, brown, yellow, and teal. Patterns: provided in electronic format. Hook: size B (2.25 mm), yarn needle SKILL LEVEL: This class is appropriate for advanced beginners. |
Coastal Highway VIRTUAL ZOOM CLASS
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WHEN: Saturdays, October 3, 17 & 24 12 - 1 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Heike Geisler FEE: $30 An enjoyable and exciting knit. ‘ The wrap begins as a triangular shawl, working its way outward until you reach the proper stitch count. From there, simple slip-stitch mosaic patterning gradually introduces pops of color. Predictable diamond lace highlights the beauty of each new color, while carefree garter stitch is worked between patterning to get to the next colorful change in scenery.’ MATERIALS: Yarn: Approximately 133 yards each of the 6 Contrast Colors and 660 yards of the Main Color in fingering weight yarn. Pattern: The pattern Coastal Highway can be purchased on Ravelry or through the shop. Needles: 32”US #6 circular needle. Stitch markers of different colors. HOMEWORK: Get pattern and yarn before the day of the class. SKILL LEVEL: Students MUST be comfortable knitting and purling. Some lace experience is helpful. |
Spring Flower Brioche Cowl Virtual ZOOM Class
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WHEN: via Zoom Wednesdays, October 7 & 21, 6-8pm
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $40 Learn to work Brioche in the round with this beautiful cowl. It features little flowers throughout. While it looks difficult, once you know the brioche technique, it is a fun way to create items with great results. Select high contrasting yarns and larger than normal needles than you would expect for that weight yarn. With a worsted weight, you will work less repeats. MATERIALS: Yarn: Sample used 164 yds of 2 colors of DK weight yarn. Worsted weight yarn can be used. Pattern: Winter Flowers Cowl by Molly Conroy is a Free pattern available on Ravelry or at The Spinning Room. Needles: For DK size 8/ 24” needle. For Worsted size 10 or 10.5 / 24” circular needle. HOMEWORK: Select Yarn & needles. While you may print the pattern for yourself, a simpler version will be handed out in class to reference that is not 10 pages! SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable working knits & purls in the round. |
Knitting 101 In-Person Class
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WHEN: Thursdays, October, 8, 15, & 22 6:00 - 7:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera FEE: $45 Learn to knit for the first time or dust off your skills from years ago. We will cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Class discussion will also include types of yarn, reading a pattern and fixing those pesky, inevitable mistakes. Class projects include but are not limited to cotton dishcloths. Every effort will be made to accommodate the interests of the students. MATERIALS: Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn Needles: size 7, 8 OR 9, 10: straight needles. Yarn must be selected prior to first class. No purchases during class time. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: Beginner |
Night Shift In-Person Class
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WHEN: Tuesdays, October 13
& November 10 6-7:30 pm INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $30 As the cooler days arrive this is the perfect time to make this large seamless shawl to wrap yourself in or give as a gift. It is a relaxing knit for TV watching that results in a sensational eye catching shawl with a knit I-cord border that is knit as you make the shawl. It is suitable for advanced beginners and those wanting to add new skills. MATERIALS: Yarn: 900 yds. of any worsted weight yarn. The shop sample was made with 1 skein each of Akari ( 528 yds), Ito (437 yds) and Silk Garden (109 yds). If using 2 colors only they should be min. 450 yds each. Pattern: Nightshift by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry or at The Spinning Room. Needles: Size US #8/32”-40” circular needles to accommodate the large number of stitches as the shawl increases in size. HOMEWORK: We are going to start together with a swatch, so, please bring 2 small contrasting scrap balls and your needles to the first session. Purchase the pattern Nightshift by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry (this can be done through the shop). SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable working knitting and purling. |
10 Stitch Twist In-Person Class
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WHEN: Sunday, October 25th, 12-3pm
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Barbera FEE: $20 Does a 10stitch row sound like fun? Here’s a project for you. It can be a blanket, a placement or a coaster. The yarn choices are endless. The goal for the 3hour class is to complete the beginning circle and spiral out to 10 stitches. Only the wrap and turn short row method and simple join will be used in class. MATERIALS: Yarn: Yarn of choice and matching sized needles. The shop model was done with 20 skeins of 10 different color ways of Gina and 2, US #8 - 5” double pointed needles. Locking stitch marker. Pattern: Ten-Stitch-Twist is a free pattern on Ravelry or you can get it at The Spinning Room. Needles: 2 double pointed needles appropriate for your choice of yarn. Locking stitch marker. HOMEWORK: Get the pattern and yarn before you come to class. Take a look at Robin’s project page on Ravelry. SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable knitting and purling. |
November Classes
Introduction to Wet Felting In-Person Class
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WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 12 - 2:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak FEE: $40 (includes materials) An introduction to the fiber art of Wet Felting will be presented. This will be a “hands-on” class. Students will be able to create a piece of flat felt, ranging from coasters, to a small table runner a place mat or small wall hanging OR an item felted around a small form such as a cell phone case, small tablet or other small electronic device. All you need besides wool roving is some, water, a little soap, & other items found in the home, and a bit of hand action. MATERIALS: Will be provided in class. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: Beginner |
Vitamin D Sweater In-Person Class
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WHEN: Tuesdays, November 3 & 24, 6 - 7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $40 Make a sweater that you can wear all seasons. This is a top-down sweater (DK/ sport wt. yarn) that you can wear inside or outside throughout the year. Join me to make the Vitamin D sweater with long or ¾ sleeves. MATERIALS: Pattern: Vitamin D by Heidi Kirrmaier (can purchase on Ravelry or in the shop). Yarn:@1100-1850 yds of sport/dk weight yarn. Needles:Size US #4/24-40” circular needles and US #3/24-40” circular needles, stitch markers, scrap yarn for sleeves. HOMEWORK: No Homework we will start together SKILL LEVEL: This class is not for beginners, students needs to have some experience in both knit and purl stitches. |
Needle Felted Landscape In-Person Class
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WHEN: Sunday, November 8, 12:00 - 2:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Nancy McCaffrey FEE: $30 + $10 mat fee to teacher Create this beautiful framed landscape by needle felting roving onto a flat wool sheet. All materials will be provided. The following skills will be covered in class: 1. learn how to apply roving to flat wool, 2. layering to achieve density of color and texture. 3. how to combine roving to obtain elements of shading. MATERIALS: Fee $10 Includes, roving, use of needle felting tools and pad, black or silver frame. Matting if wanted. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: No previous experience needed. |